Ideal alternative to D5

D5 is the abbreviation of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, and its INCI name is Cyclopentasiloxane. It is a kind of synthetic silicone oil and is widely used in cosmetics and body care products. This ingredient is colorless and odorless, refreshing and non-greasy, has certain volatility, is easy to spread, can produce a lubricating and silky feeling, and has certain conditioning properties. At the same time, it has good compatibility with other cosmetic raw materials.

However, since this ingredient is very difficult to degrade and has bioaccumulation in organisms, it will have potential impacts on the environment.

It has been officially listed as a restricted substance by the EU.

Since the first proposal in 2015, the UK has submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency (ECA) on "limiting the use of D4 and Cyclopentasiloxane in cosmetics that can be washed off under normal use conditions." By 2018, the EU issued a revision of Annex XV of REACH Regulation (EC) No1907/2006: After January 31, 2020, the concentration of D4/Cyclopentasiloxane in wash-off cosmetics should be less than 0.1%.

To solve this problem, we need to find a substitute that is close to the important properties of Cyclopentasiloxane.

Our company recommends our volatile silicone oils: linear and branched volatile silicone oils, which evaporate quickly, feel refreshing, have low surface tension, and good compatibility. Based on EU regulations and market demand, Manta has proposed 3 alternatives for Cyclopentasiloxane to meet the needs of different customers.

D5 solution recommendation:

The low-ring silicone oil products for cosmetics developed by Manta Silicone are greener and more environmentally friendly than Cyclopentasiloxane, and have unique volatility. They feel refreshing and non-sticky on the skin. They can meet the needs of various formulas such as skin care, makeup, and sunscreen, and are an excellent substitute for D5.